Dr. Scott Olson, ND
MAILBAG: Nervous about CBD for Pain? Keep Reading...
“What’s your take on CBD? A friend suggested it to my wife to help with her back pain, but she’s extremely apprehensive.” – Don, from Stamford, CT Hi Don, The government did an excellent job of spreading the message that marijuana is “dangerous.” This is unfortunate because marijuana is certainly SAFER than alcohol, cigarettes, and...
The BIG Prune Benefit You NEED to Know
Prunes and graceful aging go together like zebras and stripes, Calvin and Hobbes, or trucks and mud. Many young people turn their noses up at prunes. But those of us who have a little more gray up top and a LOT more wisdom, know these dried plums can be a good “regular” friend. But even...
This Undercover Liver Defender Is a Real TREAT
I want to start today by wishing you and your family a Happy Easter. I hope your day is filled with plenty of joy and LOTS of delicious (and healthy!) Easter eggs. As the kids tear into their baskets, devouring those chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, I want to talk to you about fat. (And...
HIDDEN Cause of Your Sleepless Nights
Insomnia can start to feel like a curse. It gets to the point where you DREAD going to bed. After all, another night of tossing-and-turning and checking the clock isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. You head to the bedroom thinking, “I FEEL sleepy. Maybe THIS is the night I finally beat it.” Only to find...
"Safe" Sweetener Puts You in HARMS Way
Scientists have insisted for years that artificial sweeteners are chemically inert. They said these Franken-sugars pass through your body unaltered, changing nothing along the way. But now those SAME scientists are being forced to eat crow… over and over again. A growing body of research confirms that fake sugars DO have adverse health effects after...
"Boredom Prescription" Leads to Surprising Benefits
I spent a good part of my childhood complaining that I was “bored.” So much so that my mom BANISHED the word from my summer vocabulary. But when was the last time you were truly bored? If you’re having a hard time remembering, I’m not surprised. Because you, like the rest of us, have likely...
MAILBAG: HEALTHIEST Vegetable Garden Choices?
“I really love gardening and have decided I want to try my hand at a vegetable garden. My husband and I need to eat healthier as it is. Do you have a vegetable garden? What would you recommend growing for the most health benefits?” – Patricia from Lancaster, PA Hi Patricia, Yes, I grow a...
Bland Strawberries? THIS is to Blame!
Even here in snowy Colorado, the crocuses are finally peeking their heads out of the ground. Soon, the daffodils will follow. That means it’s almost time to plant my garden. I’m just a hobby gardener, so I don’t have miles of beds to tend to. But I love being able to walk out my back...
Is Canola Oil Toxic? [Read on to Find Out]
The internet has exploded recently with the news that canola oil is toxic. The wildfire began with a post on the popular video platform TikTok. But the information has spread to all the other social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Maybe you’ve seen it yourself. Many nutritionists and other mainstream medical experts rushed...
Slim Down with This FAT-BURNING Hack
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, There’s more weight-loss advice out there than there are stars in the sky. Much of it’s complicated, strenuous, or downright impossible to follow. With the promise of slimming down, people push everything from extreme exercise to gross drinks you must hold your nose to gulp down. But the MOST common...